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Rare 1933 Uncle Jack’s Candy Ruth Coming to Auction

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One of Babe Ruth's rarest vintage cards is about to hit the auction block--and it's one of the best among the few that exist some 86 years after they were issued.   Heritage Auctions will offer a 1933 Uncle Jack's Candy Ruth graded VG/EX by SGC in its upcoming Spring Trading Card Catalog Auction.  It's the third highest graded of only six on SGC's population … [Read more...] about Rare 1933 Uncle Jack’s Candy Ruth Coming to Auction

1924 Postcard Dates to Babe Barnstorming Stop at Ballpark That’s Still Standing

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It was a last minute stop.  Babe Ruth and teammate Bob Meusel were touring the west coast in 1924, when agent Christy Walsh struck a deal with city leaders in Dunsmuir, CA, a tiny berg near the Oregon border.  The $1,000 asking price had been met and The Babe and Bob would pay their visit, put on their uniforms and play a seven-inning game against local … [Read more...] about 1924 Postcard Dates to Babe Barnstorming Stop at Ballpark That’s Still Standing

Going Beyond Babe Ruth in the 1932 Sanella / Astra Sets

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Babe Ruth's card in the 1932 Sanella / Astra sets is the key issue in the release. Despite the fact the set was issued in Germany, Ruth is featured and his card is easily the most popular. It is also the most expensive, even thought it is actually one of the cheapest cards of the slugger. In all, there are 112 cards in the release and there are also plenty of other … [Read more...] about Going Beyond Babe Ruth in the 1932 Sanella / Astra Sets

Five Types of W516 Strip Cards Confuse Collectors

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Strip cards, by nature, are often quirky and were often designed without much detail. One issue, however, sort of takes the cake when it comes to confusion - the W516 issue. W516 Strip Card Basics The W516 strip cards are believed to have been produced in 1920-21. As with many strip issues, details are lacking when it comes to determining exactly who distributed them. The … [Read more...] about Five Types of W516 Strip Cards Confuse Collectors

Rare 1920 Ruth “Yankees” Mendelsohn Card Up for Grabs

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If only great-grandpa had been a collector. One of Babe Ruth’s earliest (perhaps the earliest) and scarcest issues from his Yankees career is on the auction block. The oversized Felix Mendelsohn (M101-6) card distributed through an ongoing offer in The Sporting News a century ago is graded SGC 40 (VG) and carries a current high bid of over $28,000 including the buyer’s … [Read more...] about Rare 1920 Ruth “Yankees” Mendelsohn Card Up for Grabs

Donuts and Cards: D146 Issue Featured Ruth, Rockne, Grange

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The D146 Doughnut Corporation of America Thrilling Moments set included some of the country's top personalities and landmark events. While the issue is often overlooked by sports card collectors, several athletes here make this set worth your while. D146 Doughnut Corporation of America Basics These unique cards were classified by Jefferson Burdick as a bakery issue, D146, … [Read more...] about Donuts and Cards: D146 Issue Featured Ruth, Rockne, Grange

Babe,Willie Generating Six-Figure Interest in High-End Card Auction

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A 1916 M101-5 Babe Ruth rookie card has set a record for the grade in Goldin Auctions’ ‘Great American Trading Card’ catalog.  The SGC 70 (EX+) example is currently at $240,000 ($288,000 with the buyer’s premium).  The last SGC 70 to sell publicly went for $98,175 in 2015.  The last sale, in February 2015, was at $80,662.  The highest recorded price for an … [Read more...] about Babe,Willie Generating Six-Figure Interest in High-End Card Auction

1929 Kashin Publications Baseball Is Affordable, Full of Stars

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They are starkly beautiful, with black-and-white photography. The 101-card Kashin Publications baseball set, produced in 1929, has an eclectic group of players, but relatively affordable cards of two key stars from that era — Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. 1929 Kashin Publications Baseball Basics The cards are also known as R316s (Jefferson Burdick, who created designations … [Read more...] about 1929 Kashin Publications Baseball Is Affordable, Full of Stars

Vintage Babe Ruth Cards Within Reach

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In August 2012, Robert Edward Auctions announced it had sold a 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card for $575,000 to a private collector.  Ruth cards have steadily increased in value over time with some of his earliest and highest graded examples showing explosive growth.  The Babe is still the king of vintage cardboard, but are there any cheap Babe Ruth cards issued during his … [Read more...] about Vintage Babe Ruth Cards Within Reach